🍝 High-Protein Creamy Lasagna (Greek Yogurt + Fat-Free Mozzarella)

🍝 High-Protein Creamy Lasagna (Greek Yogurt + Fat-Free Mozzarella)

Rich, cheesy layers without the heaviness β€” the Greek-yogurt trick keeps fat-free cheese melty, creamy, and not rubbery.


πŸ“Š Nutrition (per ΒΌ pan – approx)

  • WW Points: ~6
  • Calories: ~350–380
  • Protein: 40–45g
  • Carbs: ~35g
  • Fat: Very low

(Exact points depend on brands used.)


🧾 Ingredients

Protein Sauce

  • 1 lb (450g) 96% lean ground beef
    (or extra-lean turkey)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 oz) jar fat-free marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Β½ tsp salt
  • ΒΌ tsp black pepper

Creamy Cheese Layer

  • 1Β½ cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups fat-free shredded mozzarella
  • Β½ cup fat-free cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 1 egg white
  • ΒΌ tsp nutmeg (optional but amazing)
  • ΒΌ tsp salt

Pasta Layer

  • 9–12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
    (regular or high-protein)

πŸ”₯ Instructions

  1. Preheat oven
    Set to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Lightly spray a 9Γ—13 pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Make the meat sauce
    Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft. Stir in marinara, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Make the creamy cheese mixture
    In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, fat-free mozzarella, blended cottage cheese, egg white, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and creamy.
    πŸ‘‰ This is the key to melty fat-free cheese.
  4. Assemble the lasagna
    • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom
    • Layer noodles
    • Spread cheese mixture
    • Add meat sauce
      Repeat 3 layers, finishing with sauce on top.
  5. Bake
    Cover tightly with foil and bake 35 minutes.
    Uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes until bubbly.
  6. Rest & slice
    Let rest 10–15 minutes before cutting (very important!).

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